1. Paper Flower Bouquet
You Will Need:
- Coloured tissue paper or coloured paper
- Green pipe cleaners or straws (for stems)
- Scissors
- Glue or sticky tape
- Ribbon (optional)
Instructions:
- Make the petals: Cut out several flower shapes from tissue paper or coloured paper. You can stack different colours for a layered effect.
- Create the centre: Scrunch up a small piece of tissue paper and glue it in the middle of each flower.
- Attach the stem: Tape or glue a green pipe cleaner or straw to the back of each flower.
- Make the bouquet: Gather the flowers together and tie them with a ribbon.
- Personalise it: Write “Happy Mother’s Day” on a tag and attach it to the bouquet.
2. Coupon Book
You Will Need:
- A few sheets of paper (plain or coloured)
- Pens or markers
- Scissors
- Stapler or hole punch with ribbon
Instructions:
- Cut out rectangles: Make small cards (about the size of a gift tag) for each “coupon.”
- Write the coupons: On each one, write something Mum will love, like:
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- “One big hug”
- “Breakfast in bed”
- “Help with the dishes”
- “A day without arguing”
- Decorate: Add drawings, stickers, or colourful borders.
- Assemble the booklet: Staple the coupons together or punch a hole in the corner and tie them with ribbon.
3. ‘Why I Love You’ Jar
You Will Need:
- A small jar (empty jam jar or plastic container)
- Strips of paper (cut from coloured or plain paper)
- Pens
- Ribbon (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the paper strips: Cut small strips of paper for writing messages.
- Write heartfelt notes: On each strip, help the child write reasons why they love their mum, such as:
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- “You give the best cuddles.”
- “You make my favourite pancakes.”
- “You always know how to cheer me up.”
- Fill the jar: Fold the notes and place them inside.
- Decorate the jar: Add stickers, a ribbon, or a tag that says “Why I Love You, Mum”.